Spellbinders Up and Away Tutorial

Hello Blog Friends - it is always a pleasure to share a Spellbinders Tutorial - I know I say it often, but this card is so simple to create - the result is so whimsical and fun - as you can see...

 The Spellbinders Dies really do make card making so easy -  You can see the Tutorial and Product List by clicking HERE.  I hope you are inspired to bring out your Dies and get creative - we are only limited by our imagination - and I love that! 

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Floral Wishes

Hello Blog friends - as always it is lovely to see you here - if your visit was in real life I would have the coffee on and something delicious from the oven - maybe one day! 

I am sharing a card today that has been created using Chameleon Pens and a Penny Black Inc. image.  I have also used Spellbinders Dies and Want2Scrap bling

The tag has been popped up using  Scrapbook by Adhesives by 3L - 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner has also been used on this card.  The sentiment is also from Penny Black Inc.

This card is for the following challenges:

Craft Your Passion - Always Anything Goes

Incy Wincy Designs - Punch or Die Cut

My Craft Creations - Always Anything Goes

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

Addicted to Stamps - Lots of Layers

Catch The Bug - anything goes 

Crafty Calendar - Anything goes 

A Girl who Crafts - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Birthday Banner

Hello Blog Friends - I hope you have had a great weekend - it is almost over for me - it is late Sunday night but I could not let the weekend go past without sharing a card.

I have used bits and pieces that have gathered on the desk - it is an endless process, but always fun to use them up.  The Die I have used for the center tag is the Spellbinders A2 Valiant Honor Card Creator 

The flowers has been created using Blooms Four Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® Die D-Lites™ and has had the centers sponged using  IMAGINECrafts®/Tsukineko® Memento™ Luxe in Rose Bud and the center is by Want2Scrap© -  72 Count - White Pearls - Self Adhesive in the center.

The patterned paper is by Authentique™ Paper, the sentiment from Kaisercraft

I have used  Scrapbook by Adhesives by 3L - 3D Foam Squares for dimension ,and E-Z Runner on this card.

This card is for the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge - lots of layers 

Catch The Bug - anything goes 

A Girl who Crafts - Anything Goes

Card and Scrap - Use Flowers

Artbymiran Challenge - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar – Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Birthdays

Cut it Up -  Romance - flower, lace and pearls

Sassy Studio Designs - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Spellbinders Eclectic Layers Tutorial

There are so many things to love about Spellbinders Dies - one of the things that really appeals to me is the way that the sets can be interchanged - giving so much more diversity - and enabling us to create those 'one of a kind' projects that we love.  You will see how easy and effective it is when you see the Step by Step Tutorial below.

Spellbinders Products:

S2-134 Victorian Corners Shapeabilities
S5-227 Floral Affair
S5-204 Lace Hearts Shapeabilities
S5-217 A2 Valiant Honor Nestabilities Card Creator
S           Blossoms Three
GC-200 Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Cross Promotional Partners:

• Want2Scrap© -  72 Count - White Pearls - Self Adhesive
• IMAGINECrafts®/Tsukineko®: Memento Ink in Bamboo Leaves; Memento Luxe Ink in Rose Bud; Sponge Dauber
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® - E-Z Runner; 3D Foam Squares
• May Arts - Ribbon

Other: White cardstock; scraps of pink and green cardstock; turquoise cardstock; Sanding Block; patterned paper 

Directions: 

1. Cut/emboss one(1) Lace Heart in white cardstock, one (1) Floral Affair in green and two (2) Victorian Corners in light pink cardstock.
2. Cut/emboss one (1) A2 Valiant Honor Die #4 using patterned paper,
3. Lightly sand the embossed edges after removing from the Die.

4. Before removing the Die, sponge the flower heads using RoseBud and a sponge dauber.
5. Repeat the process using Bamboo Leaves on the leaves.
6. Wipe the die clean.

7. Adhere A2 Valiant Honor to precut card base
8. Adhere Vintage corners to opposite corners using liquid glue
9. Add a strip of floral paper across the center of the card, followed by a piece of ribbon
10. Adhere Floral Affair Heart to Lace Heart using liquid glue.
11. Adhere to the center of layered card using liquid glue.

12. Cut/emboss one (1) Blossoms Three #2 #3 (#1 being the smallest) in pink cardstock
13. Sponge using Rose Bud and sponge dauber.
14. Layer using liquid glue and adhere to center of the heart.
15. Attach large self adhesive white pearl to the centre
16. Adhere a double bow to the left of the layered heart.

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Vespa Love

How adorable is this Vespa Die from Spellbinders  called Out and About - makes me think of the episode of  Everybody Loves Raymond then they go to Italy - love that...Frank and Marie on a Vesper is not your typical site, but loved the vesper.

I have created a whimsical feminine birthday card and am very happy with the way it turned out.  Out and About has been cut/embossed using pink cardstock and layered onto the Elegant Ovals Nestabilities Decorative Elements .  Before the cardstock was removed I used the Die as a stencil, sponging on the inside of the Die using Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Dye Ink in Summer Sky.

The next layer (using paper from my stash) has been created using the Labels Forty Decorative Elements - I love the way the different Dies work together so beautifully - we are only limited by out own imaginations - don't you love that!  The card base has been created using Labels Forty Nestabilities.  All Dies have been cut using the Grand Calibur Die Cutting and Embossing Machine.

The adorable little balloons have been inked using Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko Memento Markers and the gorgeous shimmer using the irRESISTibles Pico Embellisher in Shimmer.  I have used  Scrapbook by Adhesives by 3L - 3D Foam Squares for dimension ,and E-Z Runner on this card.   I have used the  Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko irRESISTibles Pico Embellisher in Electric Yellow to create my own faux enamel dots - these have been randomly placed on each corner.

The sentiment is from my stash and has an epoxy circle added to the center.

This card us for the following challenges:

Cuttlebug Mania - Use heart on your project

Clear It Out - Anything Goes  Stash: Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge - In The Pink

Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly -  Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes

Card Mania - Add some Red

Eureka Stamps - Pink & Red

My Craft Creations - Always Anything Goes

Not Just Cards - Always Anything Goes

Glitter n Sparkle - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Life

Hello friends, welcome to my new followers - thank you for sharing in this journey - you make it such a great experience and I appreciate the support you always give.  I hope you are inspired while you are here....if so, then I am happy!

I have been busy with the  Spellbinders Doily Art Celebra'tions™ 3D embossing folders - I love the way the pattern just POPS - these 3D Folders are amazing. I have sponged the Doily using Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Luxe Pigment Ink in Rose Bud.

FYI  NOTE: The sandwich for Celebra'tions 3D embossing folders in Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine (stack from bottom up): B-Pink Embossing Plate, 3D Embossing Folder with Media Inside and D-Raspberry Adapter Plate.

The LIFE image is from Unity Stamps and the bird by Fiskar - I love the script on it. I have used  Scrapbook by Adhesives by 3L - 3D Foam Squares for dimension ,and E-Z Runner on this card.  The beautiful Bling is from Want2Scrap© 

This card is for the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge - lots of layers

Fussy and Fancy - Things with Wings

Kit and Clowder - Anything Goes

4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes

Little Claire's - bright and beautiful 

Crafting for all Seasons - Things with Wings

Artbymiran Challenge - Anything Goes

DoubleClick Skittles - use a bird

Stempelsonne Challenge - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp -  Anything goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew - Shabby Chic

 Word Art Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow 

Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Artist in Residence Tutorial - Valentines

I am excited to be back with a tutorial an Artist in Residence for Imagine Crafts - and even more excited to be using NEW PRODUCT - the divine Creative Medium in Bronze - and it is awesome!!

You can see the whole project and details by clicking HERE.  I would love you to pop over there and leave me a comment letting me know what you think - you know I love to see you!

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Spellbinders Card Creator Tutorial

Hello Blog Friends  - I am sharing a tutorial I created for Spellbinders using the Spellbinders 'Card Creator' Dies - no measuring - it does it all for you - it's as easy as 1-2-3! 

. The Card Creator Dies really do make card making so easy - and check out all of the fabulous designs - there is something for everyone!  You can see the Tutorial and Product List by clicking HERE.  I hope you are inspired to bring out your Dies and get creating - don't forget to check out the Card Creator Dies - you will LOVE them! 

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Monchromatic Thanks

 Hello friends, I hope you are all well and surviving whatever weather you are experiencing - there have certainly been some extremes these past few days.  Although it is summer here, we have had a fair bit of rain - it is lovely and unusual seeing the grass so green in January - especially when drought is not rare for us.

Today I am sharing a monochromatic card with you - I love these earthy tones.  Some Dies just seem to find their way to my desk, time and time again - and the Gold Majesty Circles Spellbinders® Imperial Gold die is one of those. It has been cut/embossed using white cardstock and adhere to a card base with patterned paper already attached.

The Lacey Circles Spellbinders® Nestabilities® Decorative Elements dies has been cut/embossed using Authentique Paper  - Glistening Collection and popped up on  Scrapbook by Adhesives by 3L - 3D Foam Squares for dimension.  The last layer has been cut/embossed using the Rounded Squares Nestabilities.  All Dies have been cut using the  Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Vintage lace (removed from a doily- shhh) has been added, along with  Want2Scrap© 72 Count - LeCreme Pearls - Self Adhesive and some flowers from my stash.

This card is for the following challenges:

Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew - Shabby Chic

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge - Anything Goes option of Happy Birthday

Deep Ocean Challenge - Lace & Pearls

Not Just Cards Challenge - Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - Always Anything Goes

Craft Creations Jan. Challenge - Anything Goes

The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion Challenge - Anything Goes

Allsorts - lace and pearls  

Left of Center Creative Challenges - Layer It Up

Love To Scrap Challenge - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Ambassadors Victorian Blog Hop Blog Hop

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Welcome to the very first informal Blog Hop for the International Ambassadors. 

 We got together and chatted (online of course) and decided to have a Blog Hop - just for fun and we hope to inspire you along the way. It is a great way for you to get to know who we are and to see what we can do....

The International Ambassadors are a group of  'seasoned' and well known Designers from different parts of the Globe, each bringing their own unique styles to inspire you - what a blessing to be chosen to be part of this amazing Team.  I hope you will join us in this International smorgasbord for the eyes. If you came here from Christina's Blog - you are in the right place.

We have chosen to use Dies from the Victorian Range - these Dies are divine and it is so much fun to create with them, as you will see as you stop by each Designers Blog:

Here are a few photos of my card using the  Victorian Medallion Three  - you will be surprised just how easy it is to create this card - the Dies do all of the work.

Victorian Medallion Three

Scalloped Labels One

Bird Banner 

• S5-224 Victorian Medallion Three Spellbinders® Shapeabilities® Medallions cut
• IN-002 Bird Banner Spellbinders® Shapeabilities®
• S4-375 Scalloped Labels One Nestabilities® 
• GC-001 Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Cross Promotional Partners:

• Want2Scrap© -  72 Count - White Pearls - Self Adhesive
• IMAGINECrafts®/Tsukineko®: Memento Ink in Rhubarb Stalk; Sponge Dauber
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® - E-Z Runner; 3D Foam Squares

Other: White cardstock; green cardstock; Patterned paper, Vintage button, Mulberry Roses; Recycled Lace

Directions: 

1. Cut/emboss one (1) Victorian Medallion Three #2 #3 using patterned paper (#1 being the smallest)

2. Adhere to precut card base using cutting edge Die of Victorian Medallion Three #3

3. Attach Vintage Lace using double sided tape.

4. Cut/emboss one (1) Victorian Medallion Three #1 using co-ordinating patterned paper.

5. Cut/emboss one (1) Scalloped Labels One # in white cardstock.

6. Adhere the Victorian Medallion Three #1 to the Scalloped Labels One.

7. Adhere these layers into the Victorian Medallion Three #2 using 3D Foam Squares

8. Cut/emboss one Bird Banners using light green cardstock.

9. Sponge the edges and embossed areas using Rhubarb Stalk Ink and a sponge dauber.

10. Pop up on lower edge of the Scalloped Labels One, adding three small Mulberry Roses.

11. Fussy cut/hand cut flowers from the patterned paper and adhere to the side of the banner using 3D Foam Squares.

12. Remove the shank form the back of the Vintage button, adhere button to the center of the small medallion using liquid glue. 

The next Stop is Yvonne - prepare to be amazed!  The list of International Ambassadors is below, incase you get lost along the way.

Christine Emberson 

Christina Griffiths

Linda Lucas (you are here)

Yvonne van de Grijp

Ursula Langhammer

Thanks so much for stopping by - we hope you enjoy your time with us - we will be back with more - you can count on it!  Your visits and comments are appreciated - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you

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